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Lagos, Nigeria — In a decisive move to address the growing concern of domestic and sexual violence, the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has partnered with AXA Mansard Insurance Plc to promote awareness and education, especially in defense of the girl child. The announcement was made in a statement issued by Mr….
Nigeria— The chairman of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd) disclosed on Wednesday that two individuals who ingested cocaine allegedly enroute to Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage were recently arrested. Speaking at the opening of a meeting of the Ministerial Committee on Drug Use Control, Marwa said the…
LAGOS STATE – An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Wednesday sentenced a 25-year-old teacher, Chukwunonso Okafor, to life imprisonment for defiling a three-year-old baby. Justice Abiola Soladoye convicted and sentenced Okafor to life imprisonment after she held that the prosecution had successfully proved the three-count charge of sexual assault by penetration, defilement,…
RIVERS – The chilling account of 12-year-old Favour Oluwaseyi’s abduction unfolds like a Nollywood script but is a grim reality that has shaken the family and raised serious questions about the Nigerian security system. The incident began in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on August 7, 2024, when Favour was watching television in her father’s…
Abuja, Nigeria — The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has expressed deep concern over alleged attempts by a social media influencer to undermine its regulatory authority in the ongoing fight against counterfeit drugs. The alarm was raised in a statement signed by NAFDAC’s Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, following a…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with INTERPOL’s National Central Bureau (NCB) in Abuja, has successfully secured the extradition of a suspected fraudster, Abubakar Aboki Muhammed, from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Muhammed was returned to Nigeria on Friday, following the execution of an INTERPOL Red Notice initiated after comprehensive investigations uncovered…
Mali – Adeola Omotoso, daughter of Nollywood actress Jumoke George, has shared the harrowing story of how she was trafficked to Mali and forced into prostitution. Adeola was recently reunited with her mother after being located in Mali, where she had been living under distressing conditions. In a recent interview, Adeola recounted how her nightmare…
NIGERIA – The Senator representing Kogi Central in the Senate, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has instructed her legal team to prepare defence against the federal government’s criminal charges against her. News reports that the office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), had recently filed criminal charges against her…
Abuja, Nigeria — In a coordinated crackdown on digital exam fraud, security operatives have apprehended 20 suspects for allegedly breaching the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Computer-Based Test (CBT) system. This was confirmed by sources within the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), with all suspects now in custody…
Ilesa, Osun State — An Osun State High Court has declined a request to halt the coronation of the new Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, scheduled for Friday, May 23, 2025. The ruling was delivered by Justice M. Agboola during Thursday’s hearing in Ilesa. The matter stemmed from a suit filed by…
Ilorin, Nigeria — The Kwara State High Court in Ilorin on Wednesday resumed hearing in the murder case of Hafsoh Lawal, a final-year student of the Kwara State College of Education, as chilling details emerged through a recorded confession by the prime suspect, Abdulrahman Bello. A video played in court captured Bello openly admitting that…
Enugu, Nigeria — A middle-aged man identified as Ogbonna, popularly known as Mourinho, has allegedly killed his ex-girlfriend, Chisom Ayogu, at his residence in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State. It was gathered that the deceased, who hailed from Amufie community in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State, had visited Mourinho at his…
Borno – Terrorists of the Islamic State of West Africa Province, ISWAP, have killed at least 23 farmers and fishermen in the village of Malam Karanti near Baga, in the Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. The attack reportedly took place on Thursday morning in Malam Karanti, a village five kilometres from Baga. The terrorists…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has refuted circulating social media allegations that one of its helicopters was used to deliver food supplies to armed bandits in Kogi State. The Force described the claims as “misleading, false, and entirely unfounded.” This clarification was issued in a statement released on Tuesday by the Force…
Borno ,Nigeria — Tensions have escalated in Borno State as Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists launched a deadly assault on a military base in New Marte, resulting in the deaths of four Nigerian soldiers and the displacement of thousands of residents. According to local sources, the terrorists stormed the area in…
Plateau, Nigeria — Tension heightened in the Dogon Ruwa community of Wase Local Government Area, Plateau State, following a brazen attack by armed bandits who abducted five traders and looted several shops during a busy market day on Monday. Eyewitnesses reported that the attackers, who arrived on motorcycles around 11 a.m., stormed the…
Ogun, Nigeria — A yet-to-be-identified lady was found dead and dumped in a drainage along OGTV Road in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, with her private parts cut off. It was gathered on Thursday from a source in the area, who did not want to be mentioned in print because of the nature of the…
Ilorin, Nigeria — The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday arrested 47 suspected internet fraudsters during a series of sting operations conducted across multiple locations in Kwara State. Acting on credible intelligence regarding the suspects’ alleged involvement in cyber-related offenses, EFCC operatives carried out coordinated raids at strategic…
Abuja, Nigeria— Social media activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has been released from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after five days. This was confirmed by his legal representative, Deji Adeyanju, who told our correspondent on Wednesday, “He has been released.” Otse had been in EFCC custody since…
Plateau state, Nigeria: The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the arrest of three additional suspects linked to the recent spate of violence in Plateau State, as part of ongoing efforts to dismantle networks involved in arms trafficking and violent crimes. In a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police…
Rivers, Nigeria — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA said on Sunday that its Operatives have intercepted three million, five hundred thousand (3,500,000) pills of opioids and one hundred and sixty-three thousand (163,000) bottles of codeine syrup with a combined street value of over N3.42billion in Port Harcourt, Rivers state and Lagos state. NDLEA…
Enugu, Nigeria — The Enugu State Police Command has successfully neutralised a suspected kidnapper and rescued a male victim, following swift tactical operations by its anti-kidnapping squad. The operation was confirmed in a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe, who revealed that the suspect was intercepted while attempting to flee with…
Nasarawa, Nigeria — Tragedy struck late Tuesday night in Aloshi, a town in Keana Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, as gunmen invaded the residence of one Mr. Stephen Kwaghtomun, 37, killing him on the spot and abducting his 27-year-old wife. The attack occurred around 11:30pm, sparking panic in the community and raising fresh concerns…
Kebbi, Nigeria — In a situation tagged “lone abduction” by the security operatives in Kebbi State, some yet-to-be identified gunmen on Thursday, abducted a farm manager identified as Sani Ango in the Gwarin Baka under Ngaski Local Government Area of Kebbi State. According to a source who spoke with the newsmen, he disclosed that one…
Borno, Nigeria — Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have killed 15 mourners and abducted many in Kwaple, a village near the Chibok Local Government Area in Borno State. News correspondent gathered that the attack occurred around 7 pm on Monday when they gathered in a funeral rite for a community member. Confirming the attack, the Chairman…
Lagos – The prime suspect in the murder of Super TV CEO, Michael Usifo Ataga, Chidinma Ojukwu, on Thursday told a Lagos High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square how she discovered his lifeless body in a short-let apartment in Lekki on June 15, 2021. Testifying before Justice Yetunde Adesanya, the former 300-level Mass Communication…
Nigeria – Human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has demanded a public apology and N100 million in compensation from the Nigeria Police Force for the unlawful detention and framing of Quadri Yusuf Alabi, a 17-year-old boy who gained public attention during the 2023 elections for boldly standing in front of Peter Obi’s presidential convoy. Alabi, who…
Yobe Nigeria — The recovery of 54 stolen livestock including 47 sheep, 4 rams, 2 goats, and 1 donkey from suspected thieves in the state was announced by State Police Command in yobe. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, said a 38-year-old suspect, Ibrahim Umaru of Jammel Village, Jacusko local…
Lagos Nigeria — The National Intelligence Service of the Republic of Korea (NIS) has commended Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), for its exceptional effort and professionalism in apprehending a wanted 59-year-old drug baron Ogbonnaya Kevin Jeff whose 17 years of hiding in the dark to ship illicit drugs worth billions of naira across…
Bayelsa, Nigeria — The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Bayelsa Command has accused oil thieves of the recent attack on its personnel. The security outfit reaffirmed its commitment to protecting critical national infrastructure in spite of the recent unfortunate incident. It was reported that some unknown gunmen had ambushed and attacked NSCDC officers…
Delta State – A 24-year-old upcoming singer, Paul Obukowho, has reportedly died while in the custody of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Delta State Police Command in Asaba. Reports indicate that he was detained and subjected to severe torture before succumbing to his injuries. How It Happened According to SaharaReporters, a police source…
